Yes, the packaging can be reused if hygiene principles are followed. Before every new filling, it is necessary to clean the bottle and dispenser thoroughly and then disinfect them, for example using isopropyl alcohol or ethanol. For disinfection, you can use the products IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based. After treatment, allow all parts to dry completely and only then refill them with the selected preparation.

Before the next use, we recommend first thoroughly rinsing the container itself with warm water and a suitable cleaning agent to remove residues of the original product. Then rinse the packaging repeatedly with clean water so that no detergent residues remain. The dispenser should be pumped through several times with water and then also with a disinfectant solution, so that the entire internal pathway is cleaned. After mechanical cleaning, we recommend using IPA 99 % isopropyl alcohol or Ethanol 96 % denatured plant-based for final disinfection. Allow all parts to dry freely at room temperature, away from direct heat and sunlight.

Plastic packaging of this type is not intended for washing in a dishwasher or for boiling. Exposure to high temperatures may lead to deformation of the bottle or damage to the dispenser, which will impair the tightness and functionality of the entire system. We therefore recommend gentle manual cleaning in lukewarm water, followed by thorough rinsing and disinfection with a suitable alcohol-based product. In this way, you will maintain shape stability and reliable dosing even with repeated use.

If you decide not to reuse the packaging, we recommend emptying it, removing product residues and handing it over to sorted collection according to the type of plastic specified in the product parameters. Information on the material and the relevant recycling symbol is always given in the parameter table for the specific product. Before placing the bottle in sorted waste, rinse it lightly so that no larger amount of contents remains inside. The dispenser may consist of several components which are recycled according to their material composition; if it is not possible to separate them, it is recommended to follow the instructions of the local collection system. In this way, you support efficient recycling and a reduction in the amount of mixed waste.

To make it easier to select a suitable bottle, jar or medicine bottle, you can use the advanced filter, which is located at the top of the page after clicking on the selected packaging category. In the advanced filter, you can clearly sort the products according to several parameters – especially according to the type of neck, required size, colour and material. By combining these filters, you can quickly find packaging that will correspond to your product both technically and visually and will make it easier to navigate the wide range on Handymade.

The bottle with a practical dispenser is optimal especially for liquid and medium-viscosity preparations, where controlled and hygienic application is important. These are primarily body and face lotions, hand emulsions, liquid soaps, lighter shampoos, conditioners or hair tonics. With significantly thick creams, dosing may be less smooth, so it is advisable to choose rather thinner emulsions or fluids. Before filling, we recommend testing in a small amount how the specific formulation behaves during pumping and, if necessary, adjusting the viscosity of the product accordingly.